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The Element Tantalum - Basic Physical and Historical Information ...

Discovered : by A.G. Ekeberg in 1802 Isolated in Uppsala, Sweden Origin : The element is named after Tantalus, in Greek mythology the father of Niobe. Description : A shiny, silvery metal that is very resistant to corrosion and so finds use in equipment for handling corrosive materials. Image : Tantalum is used in making medical skull plates. ...